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Cheeseburger, fries, and a chocolate shake: Sweet Cherries Diner has the three pieces of a perfect meal.
Come hungry to Sweet Cherries Diner, where they serve up food that might not be healthy but is certainly tasty.
Sweet Cherries Diner welcomes kids, too, so you can feel good about bringing the whole family.
If you need to get somewhere fast, the restaurant also serves up grub to go.
Forget circling the block, Sweet Cherries Diner has plenty of nearby parking options.
Cyclists will love the spacious bike racks outside of Sweet Cherries Diner.
The breakfast dishes at the restaurant really bring the crowds in, though lunch and dinner are also served.

Wonder Burger in Pasadena is a well-known fast food spot, offering a familiar vibe with fantastic hot dogs and tasty burgers. It's a favorite spot for those looking for delicious food.
No specific attire is required, so feel free to dress casually and comfortably. Also, in addition to its low prices, this won't exactly be the place to earn credit card points (it's cash-only). In fact, you should be able to enjoy a good meal for $11 or $12, and can probably get in and out for $8 if you try.
For those watching what they eat, the robust menu does feature items that are gluten-free, low-fat, and vegetarian. Plus, it's been tabbed as a nice option for both families with children and large groups. WiFi is available if you want to get some work done, and in addition to its quick service (both drive-thru and take-out are available), the restaurant also caters for events in the area.
Specializing in lunch, Wonder Burger definitely won't leave you disappointed. Don't worry about trying to find a spot on the street, as visitors to the restaurant do have access to a private parking lot nearby. Should you prefer to pedal over there, bicycle parking's also offered.

Located in Pasadena on E Colorado Blvd, Denny's is a hugely-popular restaurant that offers appetizing burgers and good sandwiches. This restaurant delivers an unforgettable dining experience set in a laid-back vibe. It's a popular restaurant for customers that want delicious food.
Though the prices are considered to be lower than average, you aren't going to sacrifice any quality. In fact, you should be able to enjoy a good meal for $11 or $12, and can probably get in and out for $8 if you try.
If you're on the lookout for the perfect spot for family or friends, it's been reviewed as a solid option for large groups and kids. WiFi is available if you want to get some work done, and if you're in a hurry, you can always take advantage of the convenient take-out offerings.
A franchise with more than six decades of tasty success, paying a visit to this Denny's will definitely be a grand slam. Don't worry about trying to find a spot on the street, as visitors to the restaurant do have access to a private parking lot nearby. Prefer to pedal there? Bicycle parking is also provided.

Don't settle for an inferior brew! The java at Andy's Coffee Shop will perk you right up.
For healthy and gluten-free fare, head to Andy's Coffee Shop.
Load up the mini-van and bring the kids to Andy's Coffee Shop — they'll love the menu and scene here as much as mom and dad.
Gather up your friends, coworkers or family members and head to Andy's Coffee Shop for a group meal.
Great place to bring the whole family with great food and a business casual dress code.
Andy's Coffee Shop is known for serving great food, and they are able to serve it at your next event with their excellent catering.
For those in a hurry, the coffee shop lets you take your grub to go.
Diners at Andy's Coffee Shop will love the simple and nearby street parking options.
Treating yourself doesn't mean breaking the bank, come taste the great dishes Andy's Coffee Shop has to offer.
The breakfast dishes at the coffee shop really bring the crowds in, though lunch and dinner are also served.

IHOP offers a laid-back atmosphere and tasty American classics.
IHOP's low-fat and G-free items make it easy to eat right.
IHOP is kid-friendly, so little ones are welcome to tag along.
What's that you hear? It's carryout at IHOP.
Diners will appreciate the quick and easy parking options located near this dining establishment.
Bike parking is also available outside the restaurant.
The breakfast menu receives the most rave reviews from patrons, but you can also stop in for lunch and dinner later in the day.

Craving a burger and fries? Swing in Foxy's Restaurant and enjoy a tasty meal in a casual setting.
If slimming down is on the agenda, note that the food here is anything but low in fat.
The drink list at Foxy's Restaurant has everything you need to complete your meal (and your night out).
Load up the mini-van and bring the kids to Foxy's Restaurant — they'll love the menu and scene here as much as mom and dad.
Big family? No problem. Bring the whole gang to Foxy's Restaurant.
Weather permitting, come enjoy a wonderful meal outside at Foxy's Restaurant.
Wifi is on the house at Foxy's Restaurant, so you can stay connected on your mobile device.
Reservations are available, so give the restaurant a call before you head over for the fastest seating.
Foxy's Restaurant is completely informal — dress as you see fit (and are most comfortable).
You can also grab your food to go.
Foxy's Restaurant's diners will appreciate the free parking in a lot next door.
Prices tend towards the moderate side, with the average tab at Foxy's Restaurant running under $30 per person.
Breakfast fare is rated highest at the restaurant, though you can also stop by for lunch or dinner.

Groupon Guide

Much mystery clouds the origins of the Reuben sandwich. In fact, there are two stories that compete for authenticity. The more straightforward one credits New York’s Reuben’s Delicatessen with the invention sometime around 1914, but even those who ascribe to this telling are split. They say that the Reuben was either 1) a scrappy improvisation made when the kitchen was strapped for ingredients, and served to the famous Broadway actress Marjorie Rambeau, or 2) a creation dreamed up by the deli’s chef for owner Arnold Reuben’s son, Arnold Jr.Another theory pins the reuben’s origin to about a decade later, give or take, when a group of men partook in a weekly poker game at the Blackstone Hotel in Omaha, Nebraska. It was tradition at this game for every person to chip in a nickel or so for snacks, and one day, a player asked for a dish that would incorporate two of his favorite foods: corned beef and sauerkraut. He was pleased when the hotel owner’s son presented him with a piping hot sandwich, piled high with these ingredients. That poker player’s name? Reuben Kulakofsky. In a story for the New York Times, Elizabeth Weil, writer and great-granddaughter of one of those poker players, confirms this version—if only through her own family anecdotes.However it was invented, the Reuben remains a sandwich-shop mainstay. In fact, no delicatessen would dare call itself a delicatessen without a Reuben sandwich on the bill of fare. The SetupSlather the bread with thousand island dressing before stacking on the other ingredients. Throw the sandwich on the grill, and serve it hot. The ExpertAgain, the go-to place for a classic Reuben sandwich is the neighborhood delicatessen—the older the better. Think New York’s Katz’s Delicatessen, a city staple since 1888, and Langer’s Delicatessen-Restaurant in LA, which opened in 1947. Manny’s Cafeteria and Delicatessen has been thriving in Chicago since shortly after World War II. Inside, ordinary folk rub elbows with once-local luminaries, such as Barack Obama and David Axelrod, who has his own table. Who better to share inside info on the Reuben sandwich than third-generation Manny’s co-owner Dan Raskin, who’s been eating—and making—Reubens since childhood? Why is the Reuben so good? I think it’s the different textures and layers to the sandwich, with the cheese and the kraut and then the grilled bread. Is a Reuben without rye bread still a Reuben? A Reuben is a Reuben with the ingredients of rye bread, corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, and the Thousand Island dressing. I mean, it’s just not considered a Reuben sandwich if you change it; it’s basically just a grilled sandwich. People come in and ask for all different sorts of things on there, and some of them taste good and some of them don’t, but it’s still not a Reuben. What pairs well with a Reuben? I’ve always been a big fan of cream soda. I think it’s a typical deli drink. To me, there’s nothing like eating a big deli sandwich and a cream soda. I like our potato pancakes. A lot of places do really thin ones, and ours are thick and they have a great texture to them. I think it really complements the sandwich. What makes the Reuben at Manny’s special? For our corned beef, we have particular spices and a flavor profile. Another reason it’s so good here is because we go through so much, so it’s fresh; it’s not just sitting around all day. When you slice it thin, and it’s already cooked down a lot, the longer it sits, the drier it gets. When you eat it right away, it’s still got a lot of flavor in it. How do you eat yours? Some people put the thousand island [dressing] on the sandwich like you’re putting mustard on the sandwich, but I like to dip it in there. I think that’s the best way to [get] all the different textures and layers.
Photos by Andrew Nawrocki, GrouponTake a bite out of other classic sandwiches:The Jibarito, a Sandwich That Ditches Bread for a Pair of Bananas